Pharmacist - Pharmacy - Per Diem

Position Summary

Responsible for preparing and dispensing medications for patients within the Hospital. Provides those other services which may be required as part of the daily operating activities of the Pharmacy Department.

Education, License & Cert

• Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Pharmacy from an accredited School of Pharmacy
• License: Current License as pharmacist in NYS and preferably PA

Essential Functions

• Dispenses medications per established department procedures
• Extemporaneous preparation of medications
• Compiles and disseminates drug information; provides information to physicians and other staff members on availability of new drugs, warnings on currently marketed drugs, incompatibility of certain drugs, and contraindications of drugs and other pharmaceuticals
• Acts in an advisory capacity to other hospital departments and staff with regard to relevant aspects of pharmaceutical science
• Maintains control substance records, poisons, as required by Federal and State laws and per established department procedures
• Prepares intravenous admixtures, piggyback medications, TPN’s, and chemotherapy doses
• Participates in DUE (Drug Induced Evaluation) to ensure appropriate pharmacotherapy is delivered in a cost effective manner
• Participates in ADR reporting process
• Participates in continuing education programs to maintain professional competency and licensure
• Participates in PEP (Professional Experience Program) for pharmacy student externs
• Analyzes and evaluates department procedures with a view toward the future of the needs and operation of the Pharmacy Department at Corning Hospital
• Provides supervision of and lends assistance, as needed, to the Pharmacy Technicians
• Stays informed on current trends and issues in the field through attendance at seminars, as necessary, and journal readings
• Adheres to all departmental and organizational policies and procedures

Other Duties

• Travel for this position is sometimes required
• Participation in community and employee engagement activities is required